Add 7/54 and 5/72
7/54 + 5/72 is 43/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
5/72 = 5 × 3/72 × 3 = 15/216 - Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 15/216 = 28 + 15/216 = 43/216 - So, 7/54 + 5/72 = 43/216
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